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ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY

Statewide Public Library Management Institute

The Statewide Public Library Management Institute (SPLMI), held annually as a weeklong Institute, has the following mission: 1) to provide public library administrators with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities; and 2) to provide public library administrators with the skills they need to better serve their constituents.

Targeted Participants

Directors of all sizes of libraries that are either new to their position or new to the Illinois library community.

Scope

Topics will range from legal and budgeting issues to policy development; programs; building safety; leadership; customer service; and personnel. Opportunities for networking, teambuilding, and informal discussions provide the platform for intensive work and professional growth.

Schedule

SPLMI will be held at the University of Illinois Springfield Public Affairs Center, May 31–June 5, 2015.

Application

SPLMI application deadline was March 6, 2015.

Print or download, then complete the application and mail, fax or send as an email attachment to:

Applications will be reviewed and selected participants will be notified in early April.

Fees

Upon acceptance to the Institute, chosen participants will be invoiced a fee of $50.00, which includes housing, meals, speakers and program materials. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses to and from the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS).

Lodging

Participants are housed in individual rooms on the UIS campus during the week, and classes will take place on campus. Participants are required to stay at UIS the entire week and attend all classes.